Types of Globes: Your Vintage Guide
Since the beginning of time, humans have been fascinated with documenting the Earth’s terrain. Mapmaking became a popular profession as it allowed geographers to document …
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What is a Dry Sink? Your Pre-Plumbing Guide
A dry sink is a piece of furniture that has a basin and a pitcher holder for people to wash their hands or certain items …
The Phonograph, the Gramophone, and the Foundations of Recorded Sound
In today’s world, it’s hard to imagine having anything less than unlimited access to music, books, podcasts, and other audio recordings. We can access thousands, …
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8 Old-Fashioned Barber Tools for Today
Barbers have been in business since 5000 B.C. Many times, they were priests who were trained to cut hair in a way to protect the …
7 Types of Clocks for Vintage and Antique Collectors
Clocks have long been used to help us tell time. During the 14th-century, mechanical clocks were commonly found in monasteries. It wasn’t until the 17th-century …
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11 Cool Vintage Things to Collect
Are you on the search for some fun vintage items to collect? If so, you might be overwhelmed by the vast amount of things you …
Types of Rocking Chairs: History and Identification
Rocking chairs were once a treasured furniture piece. They not only encouraged relaxation but served as art. While they aren’t relied upon much anymore, they …
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Your Guide to the History & Return of Vintage Electric Fans
Electric office fans have been around for more than 125 years. Their utility is undeniable and they have an interesting history. Invented around the time …
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Antique Teapots: History, Styles and Identification
Teapots have been around for centuries and have a vast history that might surprise you. These objects also underwent many upgrades that altered their appearance. …
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The Quill Pen: History and Examples
When most people think of ancient writers, they imagine them with a piece of parchment and an elaborate quill pen. This tool has a vast …
The Leica M6: History and Praise
It’s been nearly 20 years since production ended on the Leica M6 camera, and photographers are still reviewing it. So, how is it that this …
A Guide to Vintage Walkie-Talkies and Two-Way Radios
Walkie-talkies and two-way radios are so common today that most pay no attention to them. However, at one point in history, they were considered to …
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A History of Streetlights: Out of the Darkness
Have you ever felt the pervasive darkness of a city without streetlights? Power outages, rolling brownouts and a night in the country remind us of …
Cordwainer vs. Cobbler vs. Shoemaker: What’s the difference?
Humans have needed shoes since time immemorial, and the types of shows through the ages show how the art and practicality of our mobility have …
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